Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Cross of Sacrifice
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
1. Cross of Sacrifice Dedication
sailors, soldiers and airmen
who gave their lives for their country
in two world wars and who lie buried
in this cemetery"
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Cross of Sacrifice series list.
Location. 45° 26.862′ N, 75° 39.524′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. The Cross is the focal point for the Field of Honour (Veterans Section 27) in Beechwood, The National Cemetery of Canada. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa ON K1L 8A6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Le Howitzer L5 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Le Howitzer L5 Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Veteran Field of Honor / Champ d'honneur des anciens combattants (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross of Sacrifice / Croix du Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Duncan Graham Crerar (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Foulkes
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Regarding Cross of Sacrifice. From the Beechwood Cemetery Veterans Section Tour:
The central feature of this section is the Cross of Sacrifice, found in most Commonwealth war cemeteries around the world. The Cross was designed in 1918 by Sir Reginald Blomfield and is present in Commonwealth war cemeteries containing 40 or more graves. Beechwood’s Cross of Sacrifice was erected by the Imperial War Graves Commission (now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission) in 1959. The sword is made in bronze and is pointed downwards. In military tradition and classical art, when the sword is in an upward direction is it the symbol for war or that one was under attack. When the sword is in a downward position, like it is on the Cross of Sacrifice, it is symbolizing a time of peace.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
2. Cross of Sacrifice in the Field of Honour
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
3. Cross of Sacrifice
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
4. Veterans Field of Honour (Section 27)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
